Drinking olive oil in the morning or before sleeping might not seem like a very appealing thing to do. There are numerous health benefits that come from consuming olive oil on an empty stomach, however. Below, we’ve outlined 9 of them.
1. Olive Oil Protects Against Heart Disease
Olive oil helps reduce inflammation and protects cholesterol from oxidation. It also has been shown to lower blood pressure. This helps protect you from heart disease.
2. Olive Oil Is Rich In Monounsaturated Fats
Oleic acid makes up 73% of the total oil content of olive oil. This type of oil has been found to reduce inflammation and may even have beneficial effects on genes that are linked with cancer.
3. Olive Oil Contains Large Amounts Of Antioxidants
Olive oil contains lots of healthy and powerful antioxidants that have been shown to reduce the risk of chronic diseases. These antioxidants help protect your blood cholesterol from oxidation and lower your risk of heart disease.
4. Olive Oil Has Strong Anti-Inflammatory Properties
Inflammation in the body is thought to be a leading driver of many diseases. So naturally, whatever you can do to reduce inflammation will also reduce your risk of many chronic illnesses. Oleocanthal is found in abundance in olive oil and some experts believe it has a similar effect as ibuprofen.
5. Olive Oil May Help Prevent Against Strokes
Stroke is the second most common cause of death behind heart disease in the developed world. It is caused by a disruption of blood flow to someone’s brain. Studies have shown that people who regularly consume olive oil are at a reduced risk of experiencing a stroke.
6. Olive Oil Is Not Associated With Weight Gain Or Obesity
While eating large amounts of fat is associated with weight gain, it really depends on the type of fat. Olive oil is considered a healthy fat and does not cause weight gain. In fact, some studies have even linked the consumption of healthy fats like olive oil with weight loss.
7. Olive Oil May Fight Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Disease is a degenerative neurological condition that impacts many people around the world. It is characterized by the build-up of plaques inside the brain. Studies conducted on mice have shown that the consumption of olive oil is associated with a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s.
8. Olive Oil Can Help Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis
The exact cause of Rheumatoid arthritis is not well understood. It is thought to be caused by someone’s immune system attacking healthy cells by mistake. Studies have shown that olive oil combined with omega-3 fatty acids reduce the symptoms of people living with the condition.
9. Olive Oil Has Anti-Bacterial Properties
Having the correct and healthy ratio of good and bad bacteria in your gut is important to your well-being. Olive oil can play a productive role in your body’s regulation of gut bacteria. Studies have shown that olive oil can inhibit or kill bad bacteria that live in your gut, including helical bacteria, which is associated with stomach ulcers and cancer.
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